Straight A Fund Governing Board to Meet

The Straight A Fund Governing Board will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Ohio Department of Education, 25 S. Front St., Columbus, in conference room B-001.

Public Meeting Notice: Ohio Educator Standards Board to Meet

The Ohio Educator Standards Board will meet Jan. 27 and 28, at the Quest Conference Center, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus.

Scrubbing Districts Referred for Professional Conduct Investigation

Seven school districts found to be improperly reporting attendance data or using questionable practices have been referred to the Ohio Department of Education’s Professional Conduct office to determine if any licensed professional participated in conduct unbecoming the teaching profession by contributing to submission of inaccurate data.

Ohio Controlling Board Approves Recommended Straight A Fund Grants to Foster Innovation

The Ohio Controlling Board approved 24 grant applications involving more than 150 school districts and other partners that were recommended as part of Ohio’s new Straight A Fund to encourage innovation in classrooms.

Ohio Straight A Fund Governing Board Recommends Applicants for Approval

A total of 24 grants from more than 150 individual entities were recommended for a total of $88.6 million in funding Friday by the Straight A Fund Governing Board after a rigorous screening process. The recommendations go to the Ohio Controlling Board for final approval on Dec. 16.